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Marie Curie

Name: Marie Curie
ISBN: 9781526326553

By Anna Baker

How did a determined Polish student become the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne?

informative inspiring accessible scientific

Genres

Biography Non-fiction History

What is Marie Curie about?

Discover the remarkable life of Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who changed our understanding of radioactivity. Born in Poland, she worked hard to study in Paris and became the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne. Her careful experiments led to the discovery of new elements and earned her two Nobel Prizes. This accessible biography explores her determination, her scientific achievements and the lasting impact of her work, with a quiz to test what young readers have learnt.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2025

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